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Borussia Mönchengladbach· 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · FULL

Best Alternatives to Nico Elvedi

Centre BackSwitzerland29y€4.0MFull profile →

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

1.33Tkl/90

0.39KP/90

Based on 2,967 min · 2025/2026 · Bundesliga · FULL

Ranked by AI DNA similarity — playing style, pressing, and tactical fit. Below: the closest replacements with per-90 stats and form.

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Top 3 alternatives to Nico Elvedi

Jan Elvedi94% match
SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga · €8.0M
Daniel Elfadli89% match
Hamburger SV · Bundesliga · €3.5M
Lukas Klostermann88% match
RB Leipzig · Bundesliga · €3.5M

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Playing Style Analysis

Ball-Playing CBBall-PlayingAerial

A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (8.2 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (92% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (60% duel success) and central to possession (70 touches/90). The three closest DNA matches to Nico Elvedi:

Jan Elvedi(94% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as active in the tackle (2.1 tackles/90), commanding in the air (7.0 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (89% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (70% duel success).
Daniel Elfadli(89% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (4.3 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (94% pass accuracy) and wins the physical battle (55% duel success).
Lukas Klostermann(88% match) — A Ball-Playing CB. Statistically, he stands out as commanding in the air (6.8 clearances/90), meticulous in distribution (90% pass accuracy), wins the physical battle (55% duel success) and central to possession (73 touches/90).

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Jan Elvedi

SpVgg Greuther Fürth · Bundesliga

Switzerland29yContract 2028

Tkl/901.95

KP/900.65

Ball-Playing CBAerialIn form ↑

94% match

€8.0M

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Who are the best alternatives to Nico Elvedi?▼

The top alternatives to Nico Elvedi based on AI DNA playing style analysis include: Jan Elvedi, Daniel Elfadli, Lukas Klostermann, Matthias Ginter, Niklas Stark. These players were matched using Rising Transfers' 768-dimension DNA model across playing style, pressing intensity, and tactical fit — not just position or market value.

Which players are similar to Nico Elvedi in 2026?▼

Players with a similar profile to Nico Elvedi in 2026 include Jan Elvedi (€8.0M), Daniel Elfadli (€3.5M), Lukas Klostermann (€3.5M). For a deeper DNA-level comparison including playing style, physical attributes, and tactical fit, ask Rising Transfers' AI directly.

What position does Nico Elvedi play and who plays similarly?▼

Nico Elvedi plays as a Defender. Players with a comparable positional profile include Jan Elvedi (Switzerland, €8.0M); Daniel Elfadli (Libya, €3.5M); Lukas Klostermann (Germany, €3.5M); Matthias Ginter (Germany, €6.0M).

How does Rising Transfers find similar players?▼

Rising Transfers uses a proprietary 768-dimension Player DNA model trained on 3.2 million match events. Each player is represented as a vector across 35+ per-90 metrics including pressing intensity, passing footprint, dribbling profile, and defensive contribution. Similarity is measured using cosine distance — the same technique used in state-of-the-art AI systems — making it the most precise player comparison tool available publicly.

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